05:07Mandatory credit: US Department of State
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken defended the United States' military's withdrawal from Afghanistan during a congressional committee hearing in Washington DC on Monday, where he faced criticism from Republican lawmakers.
"We’ll continue to support humanitarian aid to the Afghan people. Consistent with sanctions, this aid will not flow through the government, but rather through independent organizations like NGOs and UN agencies. Just today, we announced that the United States is providing nearly $64 million in new humanitarian assistance," Blinkin said on the situation in the country after the withdrawal.
Throughout the hearing the Secretary of State faced continued criticism from Republican Congress members, with Florida Representative Brian Mast accusing Blinken of lying, saying "I do not believe a word that you're saying."
USA: Blinken announces latest package of $64m in aid for Afghanistan
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken defended the United States' military's withdrawal from Afghanistan during a congressional committee hearing in Washington DC on Monday, where he faced criticism from Republican lawmakers.
"We’ll continue to support humanitarian aid to the Afghan people. Consistent with sanctions, this aid will not flow through the government, but rather through independent organizations like NGOs and UN agencies. Just today, we announced that the United States is providing nearly $64 million in new humanitarian assistance," Blinkin said on the situation in the country after the withdrawal.
Throughout the hearing the Secretary of State faced continued criticism from Republican Congress members, with Florida Representative Brian Mast accusing Blinken of lying, saying "I do not believe a word that you're saying."
Mandatory credit: US Department of State
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken defended the United States' military's withdrawal from Afghanistan during a congressional committee hearing in Washington DC on Monday, where he faced criticism from Republican lawmakers.
"We’ll continue to support humanitarian aid to the Afghan people. Consistent with sanctions, this aid will not flow through the government, but rather through independent organizations like NGOs and UN agencies. Just today, we announced that the United States is providing nearly $64 million in new humanitarian assistance," Blinkin said on the situation in the country after the withdrawal.
Throughout the hearing the Secretary of State faced continued criticism from Republican Congress members, with Florida Representative Brian Mast accusing Blinken of lying, saying "I do not believe a word that you're saying."